This course centres on the participatory project “Activating the Courtyards of the Mare de Déu dels Àngels School as Climate Refuges and Inclusive Recreational and Educational Spaces.”
Students will collaborate to transform school terraces into sustainable green spaces that support education and dynamic play. By engaging the school community, this project ensures that designs meet the needs and desires of the primary users, fostering a sense of ownership and environmental stewardship.
In the first month, we will implement participatory processes to analyze current usage patterns and gather input from students, teachers, and parents. In the second month, students will design and produce urban furniture based on this feedback. In the final class, these elements will be installed in the school terraces, creating tangible improvements and enhancing the overall learning environment.
The Site We worked with the Kindergarten at Colegi Mare de Déu dels Angels in La Sagrera neighborhood Barcelona. This historic school has educated generations of students over nearly the past one hundred years, this year the school decided to bring in IAAC to develop playground structures to improve the exposed brick terraces where the … Read more
LIANA – a nature-inspired play structure that reimagines traditional playground design for primary school children. Drawing from the organic forms, LIANA blends architectural innovation with playfulness to encourage exploration, creativity, and physical activity. Introduction Located in La Sagrera, Barcelona, nestled within the dense urban fabric, is the Colegi Mare De Deu dels Angels primary school … Read more
Objective GAIN a comprehensive understanding of collaborative design principles within a community context. EXPLORE stakeholder engagement techniques to assess current usage and gather input for design improvements. DEVELOP innovative solutions that incorporate sustainable practices and local materials. CULTIVATE collaborative skills through group work, leveraging collective knowledge in the design process. ENHANCE communication skills through effective … Read more
